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Redding Pilot
May 8, 2008
Redding
Town budget: Board’s cuts total $450,000
by Susan Wolf
pilot@thereddingpilot.com
The town budget was reduced by $450,000 Tuesday night following
taxpayers’ rejection of the proposed budget by 101 votes — 824 Yes to
925 No.
Redding Pilot
May 8, 2008
Voters say: No, No, No
by Rachel Kirkpatrick
rkirkpatrick@thereddingpilot.com
Taxpayers just said No at Tuesday’s referendum, defeating the town and
Region 9 budgets and the “soft costs” related to the fields and
facilities project at Joel Barlow High School.
Redding Pilot
May 8, 2008
Redding
Prefers woman’s hair: Little bird is a picky nest builder
by Rachel Kirkpatrick
rkirkpatrick@thereddingpilot.com
Ah, spring is here. Outside the trees and grounds are alive with the
hustle and bustle of little birds actively collecting materials for
their nests.
Some may use tufts of pod fluffs, others soft grasses, but for one
tufted titmouse on Mountain Laurel Lane, human hair is preferred —
straight from homeowner Mia Rossiter’s head.
For three years in a row now, presumably the same little tufted
titmouse has become fixated on Ms. Rossiter’s long, wavy locks, her
“thatch” as she describes it, during nest-building season.
Redding Pilot
May 8, 2008
Redding
Riverbend: Judge denies appeal
by Rachel Kirkpatrick
rkirkpatrick@thereddingpilot.com
A judge has upheld the decision of the Conservation Commission to deny
a wetlands application for the proposed Riverbend development on
Redding Road.
Redding Pilot
May 8, 2008
Redding
Judith Freedman: Senator is ready for life’s next step
by Susan Wolf
pilot@thereddingpilot.com
Judith Freedman looks relaxed, a woman comfortable with her decision to
retire from state office after 11 terms, and one who looks back with
pride on her accomplishments.
Ms. Freedman, the state senator for the 26th District, recently
announced her retirement and her endorsement of Wilton’s state Rep.
Toni Boucher. “I’ve enjoyed the challenge and everything I’ve been able
to do, but it’s time,” she said simply.
It has been a long time since Ms. Freedman, a former teacher, tossed
her hat into the political ring. That was in 1986, and she only sent
out one mailer — How things have changed!” she exclaimed.
Looking through that mailer, Ms. Freedman said many of the problems she
cited then are the same today, things like transportation. “But Toni
will pick up the ball,” she said.
Redding Pilot
May 6, 2008
Georgetown
Lions Club annual spring carnival opens tomorrow
The Georgetown Lions Club will hold its annual spring carnival at the
Gilbert & Bennett School May 7-10. All of the Lions’ profits go to
charity.
The carnival will run Wednesday and Thursday, May 7 and 8, from 6 to 10
p.m.; Friday, May 9, from 6 to 11 p.m.; and Saturday, May 10, from 3 to
10 p.m.
Wrist bands, which allow unlimited rides for the day, will be sold on each day for $20.
The Gilbert & Bennett School is in north Wilton at the intersection
of Routes 7 and 107. Turn right on New Street for parking.
Redding Pilot
May 6, 2008
Projected tax bills for 2008-09
At the town’s request, the following information is being provided on the estimated taxes property owners would pay if the town budget is approved on May 6 and the projected mill rate remains at 21.07 mills. Town Assessor John Ford provided the numbers.
For those who will receive the town benefit, a tax relief program for senior citizens, the local benefit — $2,225 — has not been deducted from the projected taxes. The taxes (available by downloading the document below) may be located by one’s address.
Click here to download a PDF
Redding Pilot
May 5, 2008
Wheels of spring
Redding Pilot
May 3, 2008
Redding
Dinnerless Dinner benefits Regional Hospice
by Catherine Samose
The fund-raising committee for the Redding branch of Regional Hospice
is launching its spring fund-raiser, the Dinnerless Dinner.
Redding Pilot
May 3, 2008
Capstone project
Benedetto’s concert benefits Darfur children
by Karen Dydzuhn
After honing her singing and acting skills for more than a decade,
Brooke Benedetto, a senior at Joel Barlow High School, plans to put her
theatrical training to good use by raising money in a benefit concert
for children affected by genocide in Darfur.
The Easton teen will present “Dreams for the Children of Darfur” on
Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Saloon in Redding. There
is no admission charge, however donations are welcome. All proceeds
will be given to Save the Children, a relief organization with
headquarters located in Westport.
The concert is the culmination of Brooke’s Capstone Project, an
independent study program which allows high school students to create,
research and execute a meaningful course of study during their senior
year.
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